Cement News tagged under: Buzzi Unicem
Buzzi Unicem 1Q19 benefits from better weather15 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem's first-quarter turnover rose by 21.7 per cent to EUR656m (US$735.2m), having fallen by 8.4 per cent a year earlier, with turnover having improved in all countries apart from Brazil. Net debt at the end of March was 16.1 per cent higher at EUR1033.5m. Cement deliveries improved by 16.9 per cent to 6Mt, while group ready-mixed concrete deliveries advanced by 7.3 per cent to 2.6Mm³. The Italian turnover improved by 16.6 per cent to EUR119.6m, thanks to the better weather condit... |
Buzzi Unicem reports net sales of EUR2873.5m in 201810 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem announced consolidated 2018 net sales of EUR2873.5m versus EUR2806.2m in 2017, up 2.4 per cent, while EBITDA stood at EUR577.2m compared to EUR508.2m in 2017. The group’s net profit amounted to EUR382.1m down from EUR391.6m in 2017. Net debt on 31 December 2018 stood at EUR890.5m, up by EUR28m from EUR862.5m at the end of 2017. At the shareholders' meeting the Board of Directors authorised a buy-back of a maximum additional 7m ordinary and/or savings share for 18 months up to ... |
HeidelbergCement makes further progress with portfolio optimisation09 April 2019, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement’s subsidiary Italcementi has signed contracts with Buzzi Unicem and Colacem regarding the disposals of cement plants in the northern and central region of Italy. The involved parties agreed not to disclose details of the transactions for the time being. “These divestments are part of our action plan to accelerate our portfolio optimisation,” said Dr Scheifele, chairman of the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement. “We are well on our way to reach our target of EUR1.5bn of d... |
Buzzi Unicem reports EBITDA rose by nearly 14% in 201829 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem released its consolidated financial statement for 2018, reporting that EBITDA rose by 13.6 per cent in 2018 to EUR577m, up by EUR69m on 2017. Net debt increased to EUR891m rising by EUR28m after investments of EUR444m, of which EUR31m were for expansion projects, EUR45m for the acquisition of Seibel & Sohne in Germany and EUR161m for the strategic agreement with Grupo Ricardo Brennand in Brazil. In 2018 the group sold 27.9Mt of cement , up 4.3 per cent on 2017 and 12.1Mm 3 ... |
Buzzi Unicem announces resignation of non-executive director22 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem has announced that Luca Dal Fabbro will be resigning from his position of non-executive director, effective from the end of the board meeting on 28 March 2019. He was appointed on 8 February 2018 in place of Oliviero Maria Brega, who had passed away. Mr Dal Fabbro has decided to leave his position after his name had been indicated for the presidency of Snam SpA by the majority shareholder, according to a press release. The company thanked him for his contribution and noted that... |
FCB Horomill® turns 2525 February 2019, Published under Cement NewsThis year marks the 25th anniversary of the FCB Horomill ® , a breakthrough technology for raw meal, cement, slag and minerals grinding. Having actively participated in the development of the mill, Buzzi Unicem reflects on the evolution of the technology in terms of mechanical, wear protection, process and layout developments. By Giovanni Battista Auxilia & Luigi Buzzi, Buzzi Unicem, Italy. Buzzi Unicem’s Mexican associate Cementos Moctezuma employs the FCB Horomill to grind raw meal... |
Buzzi Unicem's cement volumes rise 4.3% in FY1808 February 2019, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem's financial year 2018 results saw cement volumes at 27.9Mt, up 4.3 per cent from 26.8Mt in FY17. Ready-mix concrete volumes reached 11.8Mm 3 , down 3.6 per cent from 12.3Mm 3 in FY17. Consolidated net sales equalled EUR2873m (EUR2806m in 2017), up 2.4 per cent and up 3.2 per cent like-for-like. Group net debt at the end of 2018 amounts to EUR891m, up EUR28m compared to EUR863m at the end of 2017. Italy Buzzi Unicem's sales of hydraulic binders and clinker were up 13.3 ... |
Buzzi Unicem's 9M18 cement volumes rise by 3.1%08 November 2018, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem reports that its 9M18 cement volumes recorded a rise of 3.1 per cent to 20.9Mt, up from 20.3Mt in 9M17. Consolidated net sales for the 9M18 amounted to EUR2137.4m , up 0.2 per cent compared to EUR2133.4m in the same period of 2017. Cement and clinker sales of the group in the period January-September 2018 stood at 20.9Mt, an advance of 3.1 per cent compared to the previous year (-0.8 per cent on a like-for-like basis). Meanwhile, Buzzi Unicem's ready-mix sales fell by 1.... |
Buzzi Unicem continues share buyback23 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem has announced that it acquired 1,116,000 ordinary treasury shares during the 15-19 October period. The company acquired the shares for a total consideration of EUR18,899,938 at an average price of EUR16.9. It now holds 3.085m ordinary shares and 29,290 saving shares as of 19 October, equivalent to 1.51 per cent of the issued share capital. |
Buzzi Unicem announces share purchase02 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsFollowing the commencement of its share buyback scheme, Buzzi Unicem has announced that it acquired 244,100 ordinary shares in the 24-28 September period. The company purchased the shares for a total consideration of EUR4.495m (US$5.2m) at an average price of EUR18.41. As of 28 September, the company now holds 297,600 ordinary shares and 29,290 saving shares, equal to 0.16 per cent of the issued share capital. |